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between Peaches & LycheeTue, 26 Sep 2017 21:43:04 +0000enhourly1http://wordpress.com/https://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.pngSugarcoats & Hannahbitshttps://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com
Surprise surprise!https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/02/13/surprise-surprise/
https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/02/13/surprise-surprise/#respondSat, 13 Feb 2016 13:38:28 +0000http://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/?p=794]]>Every year, Feb 13, day before Valentine’s day I always tell people I stay up too late that next morning I don’t have the energy to celebrate Valentine’s day. Tonight is no exception.

I am a chef so I work most days with longer hour from 8-10hours. I rarely get the chance to celebrate occasions with family and friends. Valentine’s day for example. To most people, they go out and celebrate this day with their special someone. As for me, both my boyfriend and I are working. So we had to rain check whatever we want to do or plan. But that doesn’t mean I didn’t get special gifts. Because he is that surprising guy, while I was at work Last thursday, he dropped by my place and left me something. Yes I am not a typical roses girl. I like Sunflowers better. But I noticed he loves giving me this especially during winter days whenever sun is out. I keep on thanking him for these. This is the best flower arrangement he has given me. With that purple flower and pot. He said it should’ve had a letter but he did some scribble or something and ended up throwing it. He just used my sketch pad and left it beside it. The note is just timely.. haha. and the panda, well he gave that to me months ago. it’s our own thing.

Getting back to my late night Feb 13, Tonight I had to stay back til 11:30pm to help out people at work. We had a very busy night and knowing that I had to stay back, well I couldn’t do anything about it. Work is work. During past years, it was the same, I had to work or was doing project for during college.

When I was single, my family and I go out to dinner. Mom would always give me something as a Valentine’s gift. She loves giving her only daughter gifts. When I got into relationships, either I got work or he comes with me and my family out. I’ve never experienced a romantic date with my boyfriend not even a bouqet of flowers these pretty, not until my recent guy. Even if it is not Feb 14, whenever he gets a chance, he surprises me or plans something for us. I am very thankful and glad that he exerts much effort to plan. In return, I cook for him. Of course I am a chef. I want to serve him the best food he can taste. I leave him notes whenever I’m not around and sends him sweet text messages,etc.

Spending Feb 14 alone at home or at work isn’t bad because I am still happy to know that someone loves me and even not on Valentine’s day, we can celebrate love anytime we want.

Happy Valentine’s Day!! ❤

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]]>https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/02/13/surprise-surprise/feed/020160214_003014hans20160211_185812.jpg100 Questions No one ever askshttps://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/02/06/100-questions-no-one-ever-asks/
https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/02/06/100-questions-no-one-ever-asks/#respondSat, 06 Feb 2016 00:00:51 +0000http://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/?p=772]]>Have I eaten Pierogi? Who is my HS crush? First and last concert watched? You need to watch the video if you want to know the answers. In line with my WordPress site’s 100th post, I did this.

96. Do you have kids?

97. Do you want kids?

98. What is your favorite color?

99. Do you miss anyone right now?

100. Did you watch, Next Great American Band on Fox?

]]>https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/02/06/100-questions-no-one-ever-asks/feed/0fronthansVlogging Time: Pokemon, Anime, Friends?!?!?! (January 19)https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/vlogging-time-pokemon-anime-friends-january-19/
https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/vlogging-time-pokemon-anime-friends-january-19/#respondThu, 21 Jan 2016 10:30:01 +0000http://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/?p=766]]>I continue to upload and upload more videos. I’m still saving up for lights and my other set up things… but having a tripod will start on my planned videos. Like my post if you watched my vlog.. Don’t forget to subscribe..

]]>https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/vlogging-time-pokemon-anime-friends-january-19/feed/0hansTaking Back Tuesdays: 3 years ago..https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/01/19/taking-back-tuesdays-3-years-ago/
https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/01/19/taking-back-tuesdays-3-years-ago/#respondMon, 18 Jan 2016 23:00:00 +0000http://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/?p=741]]>I was thinking of what to post this week. So I tried reading back some of my post. I have my own TBT and I started it 3 years ago. I was in excitement those days. I was soon be off to Bunbury Australia.

Sometimes, you have been blessed to do what other people dreams of doing. It wasn’t my dream to go out of the country and work and settle. I remembered one of my College professor asking me if I have plans to go abroad once I finish my degree. That time I said to her, I don’t intend on going somewhere else. The thought of leaving people behind is terrifying. If in case I don’t know someone in that foreign place, I don’t have any idea on what to do, worse, how to live my life.

I am living in someone else’s dream. I keep telling people this. It was also not my dream to become a chef. Well I have lots of dream. I wanted to do a lot of things. But during my College days, I chose to be a Culinary Arts Major. People don’t know that I only learned how to cook and such during College. Being a girl, I am expected to know how to cook. But then again, I cannot even prepare a simple dish. Anyway, since I started working, I basically started out as a cook then got my qualification to be a chef during my internship. I am fortunate that I earn a decent amount and love what I do. I always think that I am living someone’s dream so might as well make the most out of it.

It will work out, eventually. A friend asked me if I want to try applying for Internship in US. It didn’t work out for us. Then again, she found an alternative place, Australia. The hardest part is the decision. I asked people about it as well as ask my mom. She didn’t agree on me living alone in a foreign place wherein we don’t even have a relative. It’s such a pain asking for her permission as well as financial support for my plan. My friend talked to her and finally she agreed. After a year, I decided to stay here. She didn’t want me to go back. But I pursued her into letting me go. I used up all my savings and paid for everything. I sorted out my application and such. And here I am now, living solo happy and contented.

So what have you been doing 3 years ago?

]]>https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/01/19/taking-back-tuesdays-3-years-ago/feed/024hansWelcome to SugarcoatsHannahhttps://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/01/13/welcome-to-sugarcoatshannah/
https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/01/13/welcome-to-sugarcoatshannah/#commentsTue, 12 Jan 2016 23:35:37 +0000http://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/?p=731]]>I have been brainstorming for a while on whether I should start a new channel on Youtube or not. But today, I launched it! Finally! Oh well. It was kind of a struggle actually. I have a day job which is being a chef so how am I going to make videos and edit them instantly? I don’t know. But whatever happens, I will continue uploading videos for my people, mainly for my family and friends

Here is a glimpse of my upcoming videos:

]]>https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2016/01/13/welcome-to-sugarcoatshannah/feed/1hansNYE: Something new..https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2015/12/31/nye-something-new/
https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2015/12/31/nye-something-new/#respondThu, 31 Dec 2015 10:58:35 +0000http://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/?p=710]]>Hello hello! It’s been a while. I’ve been caught up with things and I kept saying I would blog more but so what. Just follow me on my other account (instagram, twitter, facebook).

Anyway, for this year ender, I’ve been thinking of making this different from my previous ones.

Now, December 31st, I am here with my second family aka my boyfriend’s family celebrating New Year’s Eve. Every year I mostly stay at home just waiting for midnight and then had to sleep because I have work the 1st day of the Year. #cheflife Oh well. But hey, I don’t miss watching fireworks and staying up til midnight to see everyone’s NYE posts. Here in Australia, I learned how to chill and have a quiet celebration. I am fine with this.

and all of these I achieved. I didn’t realized it until last month when I started thinking of what to post tonight.

2015 was such a year for me. I’ve experienced certain ups and downs. Within this year, I learned more about myself. That whatever happens, I can still stand up and strive for what is best.

For 2016, I have a simple goal. TO GRADUATE and START A NEW LIFE after. Walk towards becoming permanent here in Australia and a stable life with my significant other. As of now, I’ve got everything that I wanted. I am contented with most things. I learned how to embrace those hardships and deal with them. It seems that asking for more is too much right now. Everything is at its place and I don’t regret anything but grateful for most things.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! GOD BLESS!

]]>https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2015/12/31/nye-something-new/feed/0hansButterfly Effect: “Hard work pays off afterall”https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2015/11/06/butterfly-effect-hard-work-pays-off-afterall/
https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2015/11/06/butterfly-effect-hard-work-pays-off-afterall/#respondThu, 05 Nov 2015 22:54:57 +0000http://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/?p=705]]>So it seems that I’ve been posting once every 5- 6 months. Well, since work and Uni I’ve been preoccupied. The only thing stopping me from posting is the fact that I want to keep away from people. I think I’ve grown to the point I had reached the time of blogging yet being fully private.

Since I last posted, I’m not sure if I said that I am working on my previous company. Same company, same work. But since then, I have come to love my career more. I had experienced a lot of mishaps at work these previous months. Ups and downs. But all my supervisors say never to let those things come up to me. Maybe suck it in then spit it out. I’ve heard a few good compliments from everyone about my work as well as my attitude. Sometimes I just feel that I am the ‘ teacher’s pet’ of everyone. I don’t know. I just work my butt off, do better things and be myself. But the feeling of everyone talking behind my back seems to be a big deal for me.

I used to remember that during my work in Bunbury, my previous Head Chef said that I bring positivity and happiness to the group and that I bring us all together. I am not that talented into making new dishes nor my skills were that fully developed. I was still a budding chef at least here in Australia.

Sometime last October, I was my current Head Chef to fill up my student evaluation form. He wrote down that I am positive and reliable. I was so happy and overwhelmed with his comment. He even said that I contributed positive things to the group these past few months. I try to remember what I actually did to make him say that. I have been working hard and trying to patch things with everybody even though I have problems most of the time, I try not to get those people into my nerves. hehe. I try to elongate more my temper with them. After our team was changed, or at least some took off the company so they had to hire new ones, we started to build new and better working relationships. We support each other as to keep the other from having a hard time for the next shift. Makes sense?

My supervisors have been recommending me to do some shifts on other properties of our company. I had worked on that branch before and he said that I was requested by the chefs. I overheard their CDP/ Sous Chef asking wait staff how was I on my first day working back there. It was busier nowadays there than when I worked there last July. Well, they said everything went well and I am good on what I am doing. The other day, I was surprised. I thought our Executive chef is watching me while I work. Then he leaned beside me and said that I will be a part of the team who will prepare the Christmas party food for the General Managers. I was so overwhelmed and then he said it was on December 11. And I probably be in Bunbury, WA that time, so I had to turn down his proposal. I was in regret that I thought of cancelling my flight and hotel reservations for the trip. I thought that this is my chance to cook for Executives of the company and my chance to prove that I can work in that Luxury property of the company. A chance slipped just like that. I just turned into positive thoughts of me having other chance or next time for a similar task.

Before that, my Executive Chef asked me of my plans after I finish my Degree. Well as of now, I am uncertain. I am still trying to figure out what work would I do after. He said the company is open for some position I wanted, at least based on my credentials and company history of course. I don’t know what he knows about how I work but based from other people, I know they are talking and chatting most of the time of what is happening and about us, their staff. I am not trying to brag about my achievements, well I don’t really have it. lol. I am just saying that “HARD WORK PAYS OFF AFTERALL.”

]]>https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2015/11/06/butterfly-effect-hard-work-pays-off-afterall/feed/0-37.814107 144.963280-37.814107144.963280hansLife lessons I learned growing up (A Year Wiser?)https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2015/05/17/life-lessons-i-learned-growing-up-a-year-wiser/
https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2015/05/17/life-lessons-i-learned-growing-up-a-year-wiser/#respondSat, 16 May 2015 22:30:00 +0000http://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/?p=701]]>In my Twenty six years of existence, I’ve passed my quarter life crisis. I’ve been to places. I’ve been with different kinds of people. Yet I still have to learn lots of things about life.

Life is an ocean (Photo by Hannah Nacis)

Not Everything is about you.

It may seem that whenever you do things, it is just for you. Ever wonder how people get affected by your decisions and doings?

Time flies fast, so as your life.

One moment you’re still with your family. Then you wake up and boom, “I’m alone.”

It’s normal to feel afraid of taking risk.

Who isn’t afraid to take risk? Even the toughest person feels frightened you know. You are just afraid because it will be out of your comfort zone. You wouldn’t know how it will turn out unless you try right.

Making mistake is part of life. So as regrets.

Less expectations, less disappointments, less mistakes? I don’t think so. When you fail on something, that’s when you start learning. It is okay to regret that something. But by the end of the day, you learned something.

Tough times come when you least expect it.

When everything seems right, something is wrong. Yes there will always be a ‘something’ that will rock your world. Maybe you can’t handle it now, but you’ll just laugh it off later.

It’s not childish to cry and seek for help.

When everything is out of place, it is okay to cry in a corner or better with someone. It is alright to ask for help during those times. Just don’t forget to say thank you afterwards.

Life has four seasons.

Enough said.

Money can’t buy happiness, but sometimes it can.

No one can buy your happiness, but they can buy something that will lead to it right. Like a simple flower. Or maybe… a house.

It’s never too late to try new things.

Learning doesn’t stop after you finish Uni. You can still go out and try other things. Play another instrument. Paint. Drive a car, etc.

Life is an endless adventure.

Whether you attained happiness, your life doesn’t stop there. Definitely you still seek for other things or other people that will make you happier and content in life.

]]>https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2015/05/17/life-lessons-i-learned-growing-up-a-year-wiser/feed/0Life is an ocean (Photo by Hannah Nacis)hansLife is an ocean (Photo by Hannah Nacis)It has been a rollercoaster ride for me: My Year End Reviewhttps://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2014/12/30/it-has-been-a-rollercoaster-ride-for-me-my-year-end-review/
https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2014/12/30/it-has-been-a-rollercoaster-ride-for-me-my-year-end-review/#respondTue, 30 Dec 2014 15:29:01 +0000http://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/?p=697]]>It has been a rollercoaster ride for my year 2014. I had New Year in Bunbury and starting 2015 here in Melbourne. There were lots of changes. Good and bad memories. So let me have my year end post.

I don’t usually have a New Year’s resolution. Anytime of the year things just happen. Change!

WHAT DID YOU DISCOVER IN YOURSELF DURING 2014?

I had discovered certain things/stuff that I didn’t know I had it in me all along..

╚ I am a totally different person now than before. I used to be a cry baby (still am at times) but I learned how to face challenges, failures and stress on my own ever since I moved here.
╚ It’s okay to feel hurt and lonely. What matters is that I learn how to accept things.
╚ I am capable of showing a person how much I love him.

WHAT DID YOU DO THAT YOU LIKED IN 2014?
• out of town trip with friends. First time I was allowed to travel with my friends.
• going back to Australia and going back to Uni. Met a lot of new people.
• learning how to priorities stuff.
• saving for my Uni.
• taking risks
• Loving someone unconditionally. ❤

DATES THAT YOU LIKELY TO REMEMBER IN 2014:

Actually I couldn’t remember most of the dates by now but most of them were when I went back in the Philippines and spent time with my family. My out of trip in Zambales (Birthday trip) and Ilocos trip (around June 12 I guess).

Then when I came here in Melbourne starting from July 17 (arrival). Then most of my time with my friends. and most especially times with my significant other from his trip to the Philippines to us officially going out to Italy ’til present .

WHAT ARE THE THINGS YOU REGRET DOING/HAVING?
♦ reading my last year’s review I saw one thing I regret doing. For 2014, I was better on taking things that’s why I have no regrets this year. Yes I learned my lesson.

WHAT THINGS WERE YOUR “FIRST TIME”?

There’s a lot of “first time” for me here in Melbourne. Since I came here I had told people that I haven’t felt this happy since I can’t remember. The feeling of being alive is what makes me happy. So much things to do here. So many people to meet. As well as new discoveries and adventures with my S.O.

WHAT ARE THE THINGS YOU WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND IN 2014?

○ hatred
○ sad moments
○ bad experiences
○ past relationships

WHAT WILL YOU MISS IN 2014?
♦ as what I said, i had a rollercoaster year so I might not miss anything from it.. hehe

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2015?
After reading my last year’s review, I noticed that everytime I set a plan for myself, I tend to achieve it sooner than expected. Nothing much planned for this year i think. With my life right now, I couldn’t ask for more. or maybe some.. hehe

♥TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS: thanks. sorry. i love you!♥TO GOD: thanks for everything.. may you bless us all..

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.. GOD BLESS

]]>https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2014/12/30/it-has-been-a-rollercoaster-ride-for-me-my-year-end-review/feed/0hansHappy Nostalgic Christmashttps://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2014/12/25/happy-nostalgic-christmas/
https://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/2014/12/25/happy-nostalgic-christmas/#respondWed, 24 Dec 2014 21:33:46 +0000http://sugarcoatsnhannahbits.wordpress.com/?p=695]]>Sorry if I hadn’t posted anything for my blog’s anniversary last December 20. To make it up to my readers, I am posting this blog on Christmas day.

Today, everyone is either staying at home with their family while others spend it away from home, thus, me spending it here in Melbourne. It is my second year of Christmas away from home. It’s my first time spending it with a S.O. Most of the time I just stay at home with my family and relatives just come over our house to celebrate.

Three years ago, I started an oil painting, Christmas themed. But the sad truth was that I didn’t get to finish it, not even half of it. Since I started doing my art again here, I will try to recreate that unfinished master piece in watercolor. I haven’t tried doing something on my own again, meaning without me copying others’ work. I tried once but I just failed ’cause I couldn’t do it in Oil Paint. Anyway, I feel inspired into doing another painting soon.

I’m celebrating my Christmas with my boyfriend and his family. I remembered my first stay here, we were just friends back then but his dad even told me to spend this day with them. Spending it away from home makes me feel homesick of course. He (bf) said to me all he can do is stay with me this day just to fill up that empty space. His family is my family here. He is my family. I’ve been waiting for so long to feel this way. It is my first time to feel this kind of love, unconditional love. Yes I am a spoiled girlfriend, he gave me lots of love (and gifts). hehehee.. ^_^

Christmas Decors in Dandenong

Christmas day is one day where you feel happy and sad at the same time. You feel joyful and festive with everyone, but feel nostalgic about things. I do. I still remembered that year where Christmas was spent differently. Two years ago is one of the best Christmas that our family had. My cousins from other countries went home and all came to spend it with us. It is my first time seeing our family so happy on Christmas day. I didn’t know that it’ll happen that year. it was my last Christmas with them and I’m glad that we spent it so joyful. Oh well, I just miss them.